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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1933

Page

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Lindberghs Acclaimed in Rioous Frenzy at Natal

Col and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh arrive in Natal Brazil after a 1875 mile flight from Bathurst Gambia. Crowds throng docks and business closes as the famous couple land at 2 55 p m Brazilian time. The monoplane continues its 1200 foot flight over Natal amid cheers and newsrooms packed with updates.

Lindberghs Natal Associated Press Brazil Charles A. Lindbergh Atlantic Ocean Bathurst Gambia Wnatal Navy Air Company West Africa Fernando DO Noronha Fernando de Noronha

Welfare Board Receives First Federal Relief Aid

The Winchester and Frederick County Board of Public Welfare led by Mrs. R. T. Barton reports receipt of $1,400 in federal relief funds. Funds will be distributed through the Welfare Board with Miss Margaret Hurst of the Red Cross handling administration.

Winchester and Frederick Ory

Wanted good home for pretty young female collie

Wanted at once a good home for a pretty young female collie not a thoroughbred. Call 41-1, 12-5-1p-tf.

Byrd Plans Sailing For Pole Tuesday

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd is likely to sail for the South Pole next Tuesday and his Antarctic flagship remains in Wellington harbor. He will employment a wooden vessel for oceanographic work before he reaches the ice, with the main camp at Little America and an advance base to be manned for winter weather observations.

Associated Press Wellington New Zealand Richard E. Byrd South Pole Byrd Little America

Gas Retailers Claim Discrimination in Wholesale Gas Prices

Winchester area gas dealers allege discrimination in wholesale pricing favoring West Virginia. They cite a 3.1 cent spread between Winchester and nearby counties, claim losses from customers crossing state lines, and argue wholesalers set higher prices in the Winchester region despite similar state taxes.

Winchester West Territory Vicinity Berkeley Jefferson Counties West Virginia Frederick County Berryville Clarke County Virginia

Death removes Frank Patterson of Sunpapers

Frank Fries Patterson, 69, longtime Sun and Evening Sun figure in Baltimore, died of heart disease. Born in Winston-Salem, he studied at the University of North Carolina, served as assistant land commissioner under Cleveland, worked for a British plantation firm, then returned to journalism with the Baltimore American and the Sun. He leaves wife Ethel Mary Thomas Patterson and four brothers.

Associated Press Baltimore Frank Fries Patterson Sun Evening Sun Winston-Salem N. C University of North Carolina Lewiston Idaho Cleveland South America America Baltiore American The Sunpapers Forum Patterson Ethel Mary Thomas Frederick, Md

Oranges Arrive in Large First Quality Cargo

Large shipment of first quality oranges grapefruit and tangerines arrives. Sweet juicy fruit with thin skin offered at reasonable prices. Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market located next to Union Bank. Phone 461. December 6, 1p.

Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Union Bank

Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice

Friendship Fire Co invites all members to a regular meeting on Thursday December 7 at 8 o'clock. Attendance is urged. Marion Anderson secretary.

Two Train Crews Die In Virginia Wreck After Landslide

A northbound passenger train crashed into a southbound freight derailed by a landslide near Cherry Hill Virginia. Engineer Edward Kuhn and fireman W H Jordan Jr of Richmond died. Several passengers injured. freight crew escaped.

Associated Press Fredericksburg R. F Cherry Hill Here Edward E Kuhn W. H. Jordan, Jr Richmond B. J. Nicholson New Bedford Mass H. H. Lavenstein Petersburg David Cohert New York Mary A. Stuckert Baltimore E. P. Paul Harrisburg Mary Johnson Estelle N. C Amanda Stanley Chicago Kuhn Jordan

Washington Nation Scrambles After Prohibition Repeal

Washington Nation tries to adjust to the new order after repeal. Annapolis issues liquor licenses under control, while Trenton lawmakers override a veto on liquor control. Ships and trains face disruptions as strikes and derailments occur in multiple states.

Washington

Noted Humorist Guest Sneaker at Richmond Kcheon

Noted humorist and lecturer Christopher J. Meetze of Manassas Va spoke at the Lions Club luncheon in Richmond yesterday with Lions Sebert Smith and Homer Garber in charge. The address praised daily lived example and service before self and endorsed funds for blind children with a $30 club vote.

Christopher J. Meetze Manassas Lions Club Lions Sebert Smith Homer Garber Mr. Meetze Herbert Miller State Institute For the Blind Staunton E. G. Gill Twenty-Fourth District of Lions Lions’ Clubs Virginia Bob Schenck Boy Scouts William H. Brown Pat Barr Wallace M Brashears Earle L. Mason Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Andréw Bell Chamber of Commerce C. R. Anderson James B. Dubin Lee Miller

Indian Question To Be Debated By Mount Williams Society

The Mount Williams Debating Society will meet at Friendly Grove Schoolhouse Friday night December 8 at 7 30 for a debate on the question Resolved That the White Man Was Justified in Oppressing the American Indian. Affirmative speakers are N C Williams B C Hulver and W H Himelright. negative speakers are H A Snapp J B Snapp and D K Muntzing. Everyone is invited.

Mount Williams Debating Society Friendly Grove N. C. Williams B.C. Hulver W. H. Himelright H. A Snapp J. B. Snapp D. K.muntzing

Concert Band to Open Series Sunday at Palace Theatre

The Winchester Concert Band will present its first sacred concert Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Palace Theatre under director Prof W H McIlwee. The all local group has rehearsed for months and the free recital invites all music lovers with no collections. The Palace Theatre owner Herman H Hable donates the venue and will heat the theater for the winter series.

Winchester Concert Band Palace Theatre W. H. McIwee McIlwee Handley High School Herman H. Hable

Whitacre Held for Grand Jury on Check Forging Charge

Wilbert Whitacre of the Gore section was sent to the grand jury in police court on forgery charges. He allegedly forged several small checks dating back to May and had been pursued by local and county officers. He was previously held after the Gore fire but released when no definite evidence was found.

Wilbert Whitacre Gore Whitacre

Will of G Ray McDonald Probate Honors Widow and Mother

The will of G Ray McDonald probated in Corporation Court names his mother Martha E McDonald as sole beneficiary with Emma Viola Diven of Baltimore as alternate. McDonald married Diven after executing the will on June 3 1931. Diven is now his widow. Signatures witnessed by W Marvin Shank and Newton G Grove.

G. Ray McDonald Corporation Court Martha E. McDonald Emma Viola Diven Baltimore McDonald Diven W. Marvin Shank Newton G. Grove

Names Council To Coordinate Recovery Acts

President Roosevelt created a four national emergency council to coordinate information on recovery activities. It includes Cabinet secretaries from Interior Agriculture Commerce Labor and administrators from the AAA NRA FERA FHA and a Consumers’ Council representative. Frank Walker is executive secretary to serve as director for now. State directors will coordinate county and city sub councils. The council acts as a central information bureau for the public.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt National Emergency Council Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Labor Agricultural Adjustment Administration Federal Emergency Relief Organization Home Loan Organization Farm Credit Administration Consumers’ Council Frank Walker Executive Council

Peddlers Ordinance Defeated by One Vote in Winchester

The Winchester Common Council failed to pass a peddlers ordinance by eight to two, missing the nine-vote threshold. Mayor and officials weighed police conviction rates and FAA funds discussions while committee members debated registration tagging and a 25 cent fee to fund revenue services.

Winchester Common Council Do. B. Carr Washington Post Bureau Council Herbert Schutte C. W.A Rosenberger N. R. A. Public Works Glaize Anderson Messrs Barr Dellinger Forney Hable Marshall Miller Hollis Henry Harper and Page Reardon McVicar Pilcher Clark Cooper Pedigo Commissioner of Revenue Virginia

U.S. Plans Changes For Tax Evaders

The House Ways and Means subcommittee proposed 30 changes to the revenue act aiming to raise about 35 million dollars annually. This adds to a prior plan that would yield 235 million dollars each year. A key measure would deny tax losses from sales between family members or a shareholder and a majority-owned corporation to curb loss games.

Associated Press Washington House Ways and Means

Evva Stouffer Triumphs in Baltimore Hall

Evva Stouffer earns enthusiastic praise at Baltimore Philharmonic recital sharing honors with Washington contralto Etta Neely Ross. The Winchester artist delivers Vieuxtemps Ballade and Bennot Ballet with notable virtuosity and sweetness, drawing five recalls. She will repeat the number Monday night at the George Washington Hotel with the Music Lovers' Club.

Lehmann Baltimore Evva Stouffer Winchester Baltimore Philharmonic Evva Washington Frau Etta Neely- Ross Goring Thomas de Bennot Miss Stouffer Music Lovers’ Club George Washington Harry C. Stouffer

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Stock Auction Notice

Public auction of 150 Shenandoah Valley National Bank shares scheduled for Saturday December 9 at 11 a m. Duvall and Dunn, auctioneers, announce the offering and details.

Shenandoah Valley Nat A. m. Duvall & Dunn

States Ease Into Liquor Era With Limited Rules

Nation moves from prohibition to repeal with 36 states ratifying amendment. Roosevelt warns against reinstating saloons and urges national policy to curb social evils. Maryland reports $44,814.01 in liquor control funds as licenses issue, with 18 licenses issued at 405.53 each. New Jersey experiments with a flexible control plan after prohibition ends.

Maryland Treasury New Jersey Associated Press Washington Utah Roosevelt H Futal Congress Annapolis Jersey Trenton N. J A. Harry Meplan

Turkey Dinner at Centenary Reformed Church

Centenary Reformed Church hosts a turkey dinner on December 7 from 5 to 8 PM. The Pure Food Store advertises pure pork sausage at 15 cents per pound and fancy Western beef and lamb bulk mince meat at 2 pounds for 25 cents.

Centenary Reformed Church Fies

Hats at one dollar and one ninety five cents

Local sale notice for hats priced at 1.00 and 1.95 during Friday and Saturday. Sale listed by Yeakley with address 12 6 1p 21 io W Boscawen Street.

Yeakley W. Boscawen St

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West African Welfare Board Star Pole Pete W. Va Frank Patterson Jacksonville Southern Railway Frank F. Patterson the Sun Decatur Scottsboro John Philip Hill Holton Army School Blackstone N. Z Lindbergh Kcheon Eon R Pollvadveetze Moling & Cather D. W. Ritenour Moling and Cather’s the Palace Theatre Grand Jury Ray McDonald’s U.S Baltimore Hall
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